See for yourself why the Danxia landforms in the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park are known as the eye candy of the region. Learn about the local history and culture. You may be surprised to find out that the Yuanyang Rice Terraces, which you’ll recognize as soon as you see in photos, are actually not frequented by tourists.

Find out why a river in Colombia can have five colors at the same time; be among the photographers trying to capture a “sea of yellow” of blooming rapeseed flowers; or explore the fascinating geology of a mountainous range in Argentina.

From towns with bright and vivid colors to intensely-hued natural wonders, the following list comprises fairytale-like places that are totally real and worth the trip.